Serving 70 students in grades 6-8, Sargent Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sargent Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Monte Vista, CO, covering approximately 117.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 10.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sargent Middle School's student population of 70 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Sargent Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sargent Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1286 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sargent Middle School's ranking?
Sargent Middle School is ranked #1286 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sargent Middle School?
70 students attend Sargent Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sargent Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sargent Middle School?
Sargent Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sargent Middle School offer ?
Sargent Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sargent Middle School part of?
Sargent Middle School is part of Sargent School District No. Re-33j.
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